CPCCBC4053 - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

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Unit code: CPCCBC4053 | Study level: TAFE
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects. It includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects.
It applies to builders, site managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards related to Class 2 to 9 Type C construction projects.
This unit of competency is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by applying codes and standards to the construction process of two Type C building projects:

  • one Class 2, 3 or 9
  • one Class 5 to 8.

In doing this, the candidate must:
*determine the type of construction and the use of the building from construction plans and specifications and class of building using National Construction Code (NCC) classifications
*identify current building and construction codes and Australian Standards relevant to the building project
*apply NCC Performance Requirements in relation to the design and construction of the building:

  • structure
  • fire protection
  • access and egress
  • services and equipment
  • health and amenities
  • ancillary provisions
  • energy efficiency
    *apply Performance Solutions to ensure that construction complies with Performance Requirements
    *identify faults and problems and propose actions to rectify
    *inspect a building to determine fire protection compliance with NCC and other legislative requirements.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*government building legislation, codes and standards
*the NCC:

  • Performance Requirements and General Requirements
  • Performance Solutions and Assessment Methods
  • Deem-to-Satisfy Solution (DTS)
  • Performance Hierarchy
  • evidence of suitability for building materials and products
  • classes of building and types of construction
    *Assessment Methods stated in the NCC:
  • comparison with DTS provisions
  • evidence of suitability
  • Expert Judgement
  • Verification Method
    *below ground construction:
  • methods
  • structural sufficiency
  • water ingress
  • water proofing
  • work health and safety (WHS)
    *organisational policies and procedures, quality systems and best practice approaches
    *workplace safety requirements
    *properties, characteristics and limitations of specified building materials and components
    *processes, procedures and techniques for construction of wide span and complex designed buildings
    *basic commercial building design principles and the behaviour of structures under stress, strain, compression, bending or combined actions
    *causes and implications of building defects related to failure of applying building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings
    *extent of remedial work required for various defects caused by inadequate design and application of building codes and practices
    *environmental requirements and sustainability principles and concepts
    *project plans, specifications and structural details
    *construction terminology.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

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